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97-point Cabernet ($24.95) - 2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills

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Two Mountain Winery: Four Top Picks, $12.95 to $24.95
Estate-grown wines that show distinctive terroir through meticulous farming and a deep connection to the land... Estate-grown wines that show distinctive terroir through meticulous farming and a deep connection to the land...
Friday Sep 11th, 2026 View in Browser
Fourth-Generation Washington Cabernet,
97 Points for under $25
Ryan Woodhouse
From the buyer
Ryan Woodhouse
Founded by brothers Matthew and Patrick Rawn, Two Mountain Winery is a fourth-generation family estate dedicated exclusively to estate-grown wines from the Rattlesnake Hills AVA in Washington's Yakima Valley. The estate's sustainably farmed vineyards benefit from warm, sunny days, cool nights, and the Cascade Range's rain-shadow effect, while well-drained soils and a long growing season allow Cabernet Sauvignon to achieve full ripeness without sacrificing freshness. This combination of meticulous farming and distinctive terroir produces a vibrant expression of Rattlesnake Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, balancing ripe fruit, structure, and natural acidity.
2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage Wine Score Price
2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 97JS / 93DC $24.95 View
2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Merlot 95JS / 93DC $21.95 View
2023 Two Mountain "Reserve" Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc 95JS / 94DC $24.95 View
2025 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Sauvignon Blanc 93JS $12.95 (Compare to $20 Elsewhere) View
Top Pick
2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
97JS / 93DC
$24.95
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Critic reviews
97 pts · James Suckling Elegant and spicy, with a silky texture and mouthwatering acidity and tannins. Red and black tea, savory mountain herbs, tobacco and crushed roses on the palate. Really good. Drink or hold.
93 pts · Decanter From two Rattlesnake Hills sites, this Cabernet Sauvignon stays true to the variety, offering plenty of herbal freshness alongside lovely red and black fruits. This wine was sourced from the Schmidt and Portteus Vineyards. Aromas of desert pine, wild lavender and currant jam alight the glass. The palate offers fresh red berries, dried strawberries and mint with notes of clove and star anise. It's fresh and delicious and perfect for food.
 
Staff reviews — 2023 Two Mountain Rattlesnake Hills Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Ryan Woodhouse Ryan Woodhouse, K&L Domestic Wine Buyer · September 10, 2026
This is the wine that really sealed the deal for me with Two Mountain. It’s a total showstopper. Wildly aromatic and packed with blackcurrant, elderberry, unsmoked cigar, briar patch, crushed rock, leather, toasted spices, and subtle lavender.

Fuller-bodied than the Merlot or Cabernet Franc, but still very much in the mid-weight class, it prioritizes varietal expression and balance over sheer power and ripeness. The wine aged for 19 months in a judicious 25% new French oak, just enough to gently polish the edges.

Something like Bordeaux meets Mount Veeder? It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what this wine reminds me of. Maybe it’s simply pure Washington goodness at a ludicrously accessible price point.
 
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